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Job Description
A hands-on R&D Technician responsible for building, testing, and assembling prototype solid-state batteries, supporting the development of high-performance battery chemistries for electric vehicles and stationary storage applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform all tasks related to R D cell building and testing
- Follow recipes to create slurries for battery formulations
- Coat slurries using coating methods such as doctor blade
- Calender electrodes to achieve target porosities
- Assemble solid state cells according to work order instructions
- Conduct visual quality checks and measurements on coated electrodes and assembled cells
- Enter measurement data into internal data systems accurately
- Assemble cells into test fixtures and monitor testing protocols
- Monitor cell test status and communicate changes to team members
- Perform electromechanical assembly tasks such as terminating cables and soldering wires
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years experience working in an R D environment
- Ability to work in a dry room and in gloveboxes for extended periods of time
- Ability to follow written SOPs and identify errors or clarity issues
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Google Sheet, Airtable, and similar software
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to deal with a fast paced working environment with changing priorities and evolving assembly and test procedures
- Respect and adherence to lab and work safety policies
- Able to pass a respirator fit test and wear a respirator periodically
- Able to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and electrical hazards
- Ability to reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: Not specified
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, day shift
Work environment perks: Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments with chemicals, moving mechanical parts, and electrical hazards
Additional benefits: Full-time employment, opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility, diverse and inclusive work environment, potential for relocation or reliable commuting
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